C5 rear in a C3
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C5 rear in a C3
Would a complete c5 rear set fit under the c3 body?
What is the track width of a c5 verses c3.
I know that the wheels would have to be changed.
Up sides to the mod, better brakes, lighter, stronger??
Down sides, fab time cost of unit.
All comments welcome.
Thanks.
What is the track width of a c5 verses c3.
I know that the wheels would have to be changed.
Up sides to the mod, better brakes, lighter, stronger??
Down sides, fab time cost of unit.
All comments welcome.
Thanks.
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The wheel-base of the C-5 was streched to accomodate the new drivetrain 11 inches. Do that to your Vette and your half way there! All kidding aside, it would require massive man-hours and buckets of dead Presidents to accomplish. (Doesn't mean I wouldn't do it) 
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Also, C5 has a transaxle. There is no room for that in the C3. Basically, the transmission would be between the seats instead of under the dash. Major body mods would be involved.
It has been done (with a tube frame chassis and body mods).
http://phillymotorsports.com/69_C5_Conversion.htm
It has been done (with a tube frame chassis and body mods).
http://phillymotorsports.com/69_C5_Conversion.htm
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At some point the trans has to unbolt from that rear and it has a input shaft. Fasten a yoke to it and drive shaft to the stock c3 tranny???
But Is track width too wide no matter what kinda wheels are used????
But Is track width too wide no matter what kinda wheels are used????
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Originally Posted by black77c3vett
well it is kinda easier to work on but i think it would give the car too much weight in the rear to be of any advantage other than a donut contest., 
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With a C5 body. The C3 has a nearly 50/50 weight distribution, too (with a small block). Who knows where the weight would end up if you started down that path? I think it would tend to go rearwards, since the C3 was at nearly 50/50 with the transmission up front.
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Originally Posted by 74droptop
Are you guys even reading my post.
I'm not worried about the weight distribution.
I'm asking about the track width, compared to a c3???
I'm not worried about the weight distribution.
I'm asking about the track width, compared to a c3???
(97)C5 track width: 62.0"frt/62.1"rear
(78)C3 track: 58.7"frt/59.5"rear
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Originally Posted by 74droptop
Are you guys even reading my post.
I'm not worried about the weight distribution.
I'm asking about the track width, compared to a c3???
I'm not worried about the weight distribution.
I'm asking about the track width, compared to a c3???
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Saw the pics on the 69 (my favorite corvette) I hated the flares. They took away from the appearance of the car to me.
Dont like the way the front looks either. Im assuming they had to modify the body to accomadate the wider chassis.
Dont like the way the front looks either. Im assuming they had to modify the body to accomadate the wider chassis.
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
Also, C5 has a transaxle. There is no room for that in the C3. Basically, the transmission would be between the seats instead of under the dash. Major body mods would be involved.
It has been done (with a tube frame chassis and body mods).
http://phillymotorsports.com/69_C5_Conversion.htm
It has been done (with a tube frame chassis and body mods).
http://phillymotorsports.com/69_C5_Conversion.htm
God I wanna buy one of those :drool:
Wonder how much the completed car goes for
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We built a ton of parts for a '67 body that was put on a tube chassis that used all C-4 suspension parts. It was a sweet ride with a BBC and Richmond 6 speed. I think it sold for $120K. The guys are located in Lakewood, NJ.
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that thing is heavy man
Originally Posted by Corz
what makes you say that? the C5 has a weight balance of 50/50
now all that considered, moving the weight from the front center of a c3 to the rear.
consider this my frend, there is 30 years of technology that comes in to play.
I know lets re invent the wheel
SORRY!!!
Last edited by black77c3vett; Mar 4, 2006 at 03:02 PM. Reason: mistakes
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Originally Posted by Corz
what makes you say that? the C5 has a weight balance of 50/50
Source
Last edited by enkeivette; Mar 4, 2006 at 08:18 PM.
